Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
16.3° C
2.3° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with 744 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 16th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 23rd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
0.7
SSW
7
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5
1.2
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7
0.3
SE
14
0.8
SSW
6
0.3
SE
14
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13
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13
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13
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7
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9
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8
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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35
131
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453
295
468
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551
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70
23
215
378
744
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
20
NW
20
WSW
15
WSW
25
SSW
20
S
40
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25
SW
15
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WNW
15
SW
10
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15
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20
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25
SSE
40
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30
SSW
15
SW
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High Tide
10:43AM1.71m
10:51PM1.85m
11:32AM1.72m
11:41PM1.76m
12:20PM1.70m
00:32AM1.64m
1:08PM1.65m
1:23AM1.52m
1:56PM1.60m
2:16AM1.40m
2:45PM1.54m
3:13AM1.31m
3:36PM1.49m
Low Tide
4:41PM0.20m
5:15AM0.00m
5:34PM0.23m
6:02AM0.08m
6:27PM0.28m
6:48AM0.18m
7:20PM0.33m
7:34AM0.29m
8:14PM0.39m
8:21AM0.41m
9:10PM0.44m
9:11AM0.50m
10:09PM0.47m
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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